Photos: ISU edges Illinois in 13 innings

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Illinois State shortstop Aidan Huggins fields a throw from pitcher Brett Wicklund to force out Illinois' Zac Taylor during the Redbirds' 7-6, 13-inning nonconference win over the Fighting Illini on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Duffy Bass Field. Taylor was safe on the play.

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Illinois State starting pitcher Brett Wicklund gets a high-five between innings of the Redbirds' nonconference game against Illinois on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Duffy Bass Field. ISU won in 13 innings, 7-6.

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Illinois State starter Brett Wicklund delivers a pitch to an Illinois batter during the Redbirds' 7-6, 13-inning nonconference win over the Fighting Illini on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Duffy Bass Field.

Close play

Illinois State third baseman Joe Butler tags out Illinois' Michael Michalak during their nonconference game Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Duffy Bass Field. The Redbirds defeated the Fighting Illini, 7-6, in 13 innings.

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Illinois relief pitcher and El Paso-Gridley graduate Nathan Lavender throws to an Illinois State batter during the Redbirds' 7-6, 13-inning win over the Fighting Illini on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Duffy Bass Field.

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Illinois relief pitcher and El Paso-Gridley graduate Nathan Lavender delivers from the mound during a nonconference game against Illinois State on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Duffy Bass Field. ISU won, 7-6, in 13 innings.

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